Speaking to The Namibian recently, Kaposiao described her transition from the traditional way of doing things to the digital world as a move that aligns with the current times. “Everything has gone digital, online shopping is now trending,” she said. Kaposiao, who has been in the fashion industry for over 15 years, said it was essential to change the way she ran her business.
The transition opened doors to the international market, she added. “The goals were to bring in local business and tap into the international market.” Kaposioa said her journey has had its fair share of trials and challenges.
“This transition comes with challenges, such as coordinating between different time zones and dealing with payment methods that our banking system does not accommodate.” Kaposiao, who is passionate about information sharing, said as she continues with her online work and projects, she aims to take on community-based projects that are impactful and help transfer skills and knowledge. “I am currently contracted by the Okakarara Vocational Training Centre (OVTC) to assist in setting up and running a production unit for their clothing production students,” she said.
Part of her work with the OVTC aims to address some of the challenges faced by students, including finding placement for internship opportunities. “The production unit will help meet this need and equip students with industry-relevant skills, enabling them to enter the job market smoothly or start their own.